La Cucina di Riccobono

Grant E. • 2 reviews

July 1, 2025

2.5/10

We booked this restaurant because the menu looked good as did the photos of the food on Google maps reviews. How misguided we were. Stepping through the door was like stepping back into the 1980s. Lots of wine bottles on show but only served carafes of house white or red , which was actually ok. I had meatballs in spaghetti. Well I could have made a better job if l’d gone and bought the ingredients from Aldi. Which they probably had!!! Basic spaghetti, six meatballs the size of marbles and a very basic Aldi pasta tomato sauce. My wife had macaroni with cheese and peas, again obviously basic ingredients. The staff were pleasant enough but was absolutely no pride or passion in the cooking or service. There was an old fella sat at the back of the restaurant and I agree with another reviewer, this might have once been a good place to eat but is now desperately in need of the Gordon Ramsay touch. Until then don’t bother, go to Aldi & cook the meal for yourself and save €60.

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La Cucina di Riccobono • Owner

Dear guest, we’re sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify a few important points: our menu is updated every year, carefully following the seasons and traditions. Our family has been in the restaurant business for generations. Hearing our dishes described as "discount food" is both offensive and disrespectful to those who put love, care, and dedication into this work every single day. We use simple ingredients — as true Sicilian cuisine demands — but they are carefully selected and prepared according to authentic recipes passed down through generations. It often happens that those unfamiliar with real Italian flavors mistake simplicity for poor quality. But Sicilian cooking isn’t about fancy sauces or artificial flavors — it’s about balance, respect for the ingredients, pasta cooked al dente, and sauces made with patience, not with ketchup.

Lucy V. • 1 review

June 22, 2025

5/10

The food was very bland, the staff was attentive but did not seem to understand the menu. Very disappointing.

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La Cucina di Riccobono • Owner

Dear guest, we’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We always strive to offer flavorful dishes that reflect the richness of our culinary tradition, and we regret that this didn’t come through during your visit. As for the staff, we value their dedication and will make sure to reinforce training so they can always provide clear and helpful information about the menu. Thank you for your feedback — even when critical, it helps us grow and improve. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Kind regards, The staff

Johana R. • 8 reviews

June 21, 2025

8.5/10

Our waiter was superb. Best service we’ve had in Sicily. Menu is quite limited but tasty and hot

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La Cucina di Riccobono • Owner

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service — we’ll be sure to pass your compliments along to your waiter. It means a lot to us! We’re glad you found the dishes tasty and well-prepared. While our menu is intentionally limited to focus on freshness and quality, we hope it still offered a satisfying taste of our cuisine. We’d love to welcome you back anytime you’re in Sicily again! Warm regards, The staff

Kelvin C. • 4 reviews

June 11, 2025

9.5/10

This is a very nice restaurant with excellent food and service

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La Cucina di Riccobono • Owner

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and the service. Your kind words motivate us to keep doing our best every day. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, The staff

Barbara G. • 1 review

May 8, 2025

9.5/10

Very good food! Great service

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Marco Tulio M. • 15 reviews

April 23, 2025

6/10

We didn’t like

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Daniela P. • 23 reviews

December 26, 2024

3.5/10

Very overpriced compared to what you get - portions are very stingy, sides were microscopic. Cover charge excessive.

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Pawel Z. • 2 reviews

October 5, 2024

10/10

Nice place, but not on main street. Clean, good food, good prices. Local tastes.

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Diane C. • 1 review

October 3, 2024

10/10

it was recommended to us. The meal was lovely.

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Milena B. • 4 reviews

October 4, 2024

6.5/10

The food was ok, not more than that. My husband ordered lasagne- it was strange and not so good.

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Sandra D. • 1 review

September 18, 2024

10/10

Great food. Good portion size and tastee too! Price very reasonable. Nice Sicilian wine options and food known to the region. Server very attentive and happy to explain items

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Esteban P. F. • 31 reviews

September 13, 2024

9/10

The pasta with frutti di mare here was the best I’ve had in Italy—absolutely bursting with flavor and freshness. The service was impressively quick. And with the discount, the price was really good.

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Rae G. • 2 reviews

July 10, 2024

10/10

Classic Sicilian food cooked to perfection, very reasonable priced. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!

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Jakob S. • 4 reviews

June 12, 2024

6.5/10

Caponata was too fancy, with cocoa powder and caramel on top. Did not expected it in a traditional sicilian restaurant, however it was quite delicious but definitely too sweet and the sour/tangy note was missing. Mains were delicious, but the service was very slow. Value for money was insanely good, especially considering the fact that you are in Taormina. Important to know: We asked to sit outside, however we were told upon arrival that they don‘t have places outside.

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Damien W. • 8 reviews

June 4, 2024

6.5/10

We went there before 7pm. The waitress told us have to 7 to be able to order food. We ordered seafood pasta and shrimps pasta. The seafood pasta was very good. The shrimps pasta which was more expensive and was too salty and just 4-5 small shrimps.

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Micheline M. • 1 review

April 24, 2024

10/10

The food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated and cute. I had the pistachio ravioli..was the best meal in Taormina so far.

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Amy E. • 2 reviews

April 20, 2024

10/10

Small and quiet place- excellent food - we loved the tiles they used instead of placemats.... a real find!!!

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Marshall F. • 1 review

April 13, 2024

10/10

The food was amazing, great service as well!

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Robert M. • 51 reviews

March 17, 2024

10/10

This is a quaint restaurant near the outside edge of the city. The food was well prepared and tasty, and the service was attentive and appreciated! Highly recommended!

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Anika K. • 1 review

March 24, 2024

3/10

They were very mean and making fun of us the whole time.

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La Cucina di Riccobono • Owner

Good morning, I'm sorry you think this, you made a wrong idea, why did we have to do this?